| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $170.43 | 3.406% | $176.2348 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.56 | 11.336% | $138.6801 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.72 | 6.738% | $100.0349 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.61 | 7.435% | $214.451 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.44 | 13.347% | $23.1681 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.97 | 3.341% | $144.6464 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.67 | 9.146% | $145.8955 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.40 | $943.1108 | $943.11 | $943.15 | $943.10 | |